South Boston News

A 36-year-old South Boston man was convicted Thursday in Halifax County Circuit Court of malicious wounding, following a bench trial.

A two-vehicle accident occurred Wednesday at 2:25 p.m. at the intersection of John Randolph Boulevard and Hamilton Boulevard when 47-year-old David Blanks of South Boston was driving a 1995 Jeep Wrangler and stopped at the traffic light, according to an accident report filed by South Boston Police Sgt.

Charles Murray's new book argues that the economic problems of America's working class stem largely from their own character flaws, and that wealthier people should be less shy about teaching them how to live responsibly.

That will be changed on Saturday, Feb. 18, as historian Phillip Greenwalt presents a talk entitled "Maryland's First Military Hero:A Otho Holland Williams." The talk at The Prizery in South Boston will be the highlight of the annual "Crossing of the Dan" commemoration activities, beginning at 10 a.m. Also included that morning will be the ... (more)

South Bostonians may soon be identified by false stereotypes when a new reality TV series premieres on TLC in the fall.

Many African-AmericansA living in Halifax County today are descendents of slaves, but most have a hard time tracing their family's history.

The former all African-American Mountain Road No. 1 school located at 3011 Mountain Road closed in the early 70s and stood vacant for several years before becoming the L.E. Coleman African-American Museum in 2005.

Annin Flag Company is the country's leading flag manufacturer, and in a part of Virginia that has struggled to create and retain jobs, Annin has been a constant during a time of incredible uncertainty.

To South Boston resident Ben Capozzi, a wood-fired furnace was the solution to economically heating his home, and he appeared before South Boston Town Council at its Monday night work session to support his investment.

Numerous attempts to reach Shoney's owner Andre' Smith of Farmville for comment on the restaurant's closing were unsuccessful this week.

Has your annual Super Bowl party become routine and borderline predictable? Make this year memorable by offering a classier selection of cocktails, which are sure to please either fan base.

The Halifax County Service Authority NOVI contract ad hoc committee will hold a special called meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. in the authority's offices located on Houghton Avenue in South Boston.

A 58-year-old Stuart man is listed in critical condition at Duke University Medical Center after being hit by a vehicle in South Boston on Saturday evening.

A 40-year-old South Boston man entered an Alford plea Thursday in Halifax County Circuit Court to drug distribution charges.

South Boston Councilperson Connie Manning announced Friday she would seek re-election to another term on council, joining Mayor Carroll Thackston as those who have announced their intent to run for another term.

The daughter of Arthur H. Keller and Kate Adams, Helen Adams Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 27, 1880.

Two rabbit-hunting beagles were rescued Saturday afternoon thanks to several specially trained county Large Animal Rescue Team, Search and Rescue members and a South Boston firefighter.

For the past 35 years, dialysis patients in South Boston have not had to travel far from home to receive this lifesaving service, thanks to the efforts of the Tuesday Woman's Club of South Boston.

Here's Matt Hardy talking about why he is wrestling again on the independent scene -- the main reasons being to keep in shape and to honor pre-existing plans to accompany his girlfriend, Reby Sky, to her appearances.

J.B. Wilborn, son of Jeff and Susan Wilborn of South Boston, is one lucky fella.